Art Sherman

Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times

California Chrome trainer Art Sherman stands in the barn before his horse goes for an exercise session around the track. If Chrome wins the Belmont Stakes, he would become the first California-bred Triple Crown winner.

California Chrome trainer Art Sherman stands in the barn before his horse goes for an exercise session around the track. If Chrome wins the Belmont Stakes, he would become the first California-bred Triple Crown winner. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

California Chrome trainer Art Sherman stands in the barn before his horse goes for an exercise session around the track. If Chrome wins the Belmont Stakes, he would become the first California-bred Triple Crown winner.